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Telangana High Court Questions Legality of Breath Analyser Test on Advocate
HC asks under what authority of law breath analyser test held on advocate
The Hindu
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The Telangana High Court, led by Justice E.V. Venugopal, questioned the authority of the Punjagutta police to conduct a breath analyser test on advocate Subba Rao. The inquiry arose during a writ petition hearing, highlighting concerns over the legal basis for the test and the circumstances prompting it.
- 01Justice E.V. Venugopal of the Telangana High Court is questioning the legality of a breath analyser test conducted on advocate Subba Rao.
- 02The test was performed by the Punjagutta police while Subba Rao was inquiring about a case.
- 03Justice Venugopal sought clarity on the legal authority behind the test.
- 04The advocate's counsel presented a video clip as evidence of the test being conducted.
- 05The court is examining the reasons that led to the police's decision to perform the test.
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Justice E.V. Venugopal of the Telangana High Court raised concerns regarding the authority of the Punjagutta police to conduct a breath analyser test on advocate Subba Rao. This inquiry was initiated during the hearing of a writ petition filed by Subba Rao, who had approached the police to inquire about a case. The judge questioned Inspector Ramakrishna about the legal basis for the test and the disturbances that prompted such an action. Advocate V. Raghunath, representing Subba Rao, presented a video clip showing the test, which Justice Venugopal deemed 'unknown to law.' The court's examination of this incident underscores the need for clarity on police procedures and legal authority in similar situations.
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This case raises important questions about police authority and procedural conduct, which could influence how similar cases are handled in the future.
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